Creative Thursdaytag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-17019902015-02-13T14:48:59-08:00daily paintings + a podcastTypePadmy heart is filled with lovetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301b7c74cb7b3970b2015-02-13T14:48:59-08:002015-02-13T14:48:59-08:00I did it! The first launch of the new website is happening and the original of this painting is available there. small steps one day at a time = big changes. Happy Valentine's Day!Marisa Anne

this book!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301b8d0d3d89c970c2015-02-10T12:26:09-08:002015-02-10T12:29:50-08:00If you're on my email list then you're already aware of all the changes coming for 2015. And if not, it's time to let you know! I've been ready for these changes for quite a while... and then this book...Marisa Anne

If you're on my email list then you're already aware of all the changes coming for 2015. And if not, it's time to let you know!

I've been ready for these changes for quite a while... and thenthis book showed up in my life, several times actually, the first week of the new year. And now, there's seriously no going back.

Since December, posting on this blog has felt a little paralyzing - because there's no easy way to say this, but it's time for me to let it go. It's surreal to stop a commitment you've been keeping consistently for almost nine years, especially when this is also the first time I've kept such a commitment. What I haven't decided yet, is if I will leave it up, or let it go entirely? There's a lot of good stuff here! And yet I'm also not this person or artist anymore. I've changed. What this book has me understanding more than ever, is that holding on to your past anchors you, rather than supporting you to be fully in your present and confidently step into your future.

What I know for sure is that I'm officially done with maintaining all of these online homes. Everything for Creative Thursday will be moving to one site, and that moment can't happen soon enough. The new site will absolutely have a place for me to share news and "talk" to you when I have something important and interesting to share. So, it's not like I am suddenly going to be silent now. Nope, that's not going to happen. Also, my intent with the new show is to share more of my thoughts and experiences there via video. I'm also working on re-vamping how I approach sending email updates.

We'll see? A lot to think about?! And it does not all have to be decided right this moment. I just wanted to pop in, say a quick hello and recommend this book. It really is a game changer.

My favorite time of year. The array of twinkly, festive lights get me always.

Merry Christmas! Happy 2015! xo

Creative Thursday Gift Guide 2014tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301bb07c09c9b970d2014-12-09T17:29:13-08:002014-12-09T17:30:37-08:00A personal selection of some of my favorite things by my favorite people & makers! After running the Kickstarter campaign a couple of months ago, I realized more than ever how important community support is, both online and in person...Marisa Anne

A personal selection of some of my favorite things by my favorite people & makers!

After running the Kickstarter campaign a couple of months ago, I realized more than ever how important community support is, both online and in person ~ especially for small businesses. Creative Thursday was built and still continues to grow and rely upon the generosity of others spreading the word. In gratitude {and because it's holiday time and you might want some more fun giftie ideas! for you! and for those you love!} I've compiled my first ever gift guide, featuring 20 selections including my new coloring book. I know every one of the makers and either already own {or will own something soon!} from each of them. I am sure you will love their beautiful creations too. As of this email launch, all of the items featured above are available. Many are handcrafted and made in small batches, so if you miss anything, more will be made!

Support your favorite Makers and Small businesses this season and all year through!

it's time! holiday shop update and saletag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301bb07bc916e970d2014-12-04T11:58:47-08:002014-12-04T11:59:45-08:00OOPS! I included the wrong code in the email I sent out earlier, so please use the code: HOLIDAY2014 to receive 20% off at my Etsy shop, now through Friday, December 5 at 11:59 pm PST. The shop is stocked...Marisa Anne

OOPS! I included the wrong code in the email I sent out earlier, so please use the code: HOLIDAY2014 to receive 20% off at my Etsy shop, now through Friday, December 5 at 11:59 pm PST.

The shop is stocked with lots and lots of new treats for the holidays, from originals, ornaments, pillows, to bears in tiny holiday dresses. Enjoy!

Creative Thursday Coloring Book!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301bb07bb03d8970d2014-12-02T20:00:15-08:002014-12-02T20:02:30-08:00Seven years of art and design transformed into 53 pictures and patterns just waiting to be colored! I started this business to be creative. And my mission in all that I do is to inspire you to be creative too....Marisa Anne

Seven years of art and design transformed into 53 pictures and patterns just waiting to be colored!

I started this business to be creative. And my mission in all that I do is to inspire you to be creative too. So besides designing fabric for you to create with, I'm so excited to share that I have been working on a COLORING book! And it's finally ready!

I don't know if you've colored in a while? But coloring books aren't just for kids. The number of adults who turn to coloring books, not only for creativity but for relaxing and a sense of calm, is growing. And lucky for us, the number of modern artists who are creating them is growing too. I first became introduced to them through my friend Jenean Morrison, whose beautiful and intricate designs fill a growing collection of 6 books. Jenean inspired and encouraged me to design one too {thank you Jenean!} with the best advice: "create a book you would love to color".

So here it is! A book I'd love to color, that I know you will love too! I hope this will be a treasured and thoroughly enjoyed part of your Creative Thursday collection.

It is hard to narrow down my favorites without showing you all 53 pages, but here are a few of my favorite, favorites!

Best part {besides all the cuteness}, it's available on Amazon so you can get it super quick in time for holiday gifties. {you can even use your personally colored pattern pages for small gift wrapping}

let the holiday season begin! with CREATIVITY & COLORING!

happy holidays to ewe!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301b8d09e6eb0970c2014-11-30T23:46:33-08:002014-11-30T23:46:33-08:00The sheep. I couldn't resist :) new postcards in the shop for holiday time!Marisa Anne

morning greeterstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301b8d0934043970c2014-11-18T21:03:59-08:002014-11-18T21:06:35-08:00New cups and ornaments in the shop! and for the first time ~ I've been wanting to try this forever ~ decal embellished ceramics. Finally! this allows me to create and repeat a design on ceramics. The faces in this...Marisa Anne

New cups and ornaments in the shop! and for the first time ~ I've been wanting to try this forever ~ decal embellished ceramics. Finally! this allows me to create and repeat a design on ceramics. The faces in this series are called the "morning greeters". Perfect for gift giving, I think! It's almost that time...which reminds me. Thursday December 4th is the annual holiday shop update at 11 am PST. See you then, and probably before :-)

zinnia gardentag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553c01b4b883301b8d087a3fa970c2014-10-30T19:49:37-07:002014-10-30T19:52:22-07:009" x 12" If you're with me on instagram, then you know we've been growing our first zinnia garden, and I'm a little obsessed with how beautiful it is. I had no idea it was so easy to grow one....Marisa Anne

9" x 12"

If you're with me on instagram, then you know we've been growing our first zinnia garden, and I'm a little obsessed with how beautiful it is. I had no idea it was so easy to grow one. Highly, highly recommend it!